Pre-Training Camp Player Power Rankings for Washington Wizards

Rob Carr/Getty ImagesThe Washington Wizards are preparing to make their first run at the playoffs in five seasons.

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As the Washington Wizards prepare to enter training camp, fans have plenty of reasons to be excited for the 2013-14 season.

Now that the hype surrounding the NBA draft has quieted down, and Washington had a quiet yet productive free agent period, it's time to look at what pieces the Wizards have.

The biggest story this offseason was obviously the drafting of small forward Otto Porter, a D.C. native, followed by the signing of veteran stretch power forward Al Harrington.

Fans are also watching to see if John Wall's max contract extension was a good move for Washington, and if Wall can work with the younger players on the roster to make the team's first push for the playoffs in five seasons.

Larger questions aside, it's important for fans and coaches to consider Washington's roster, and look at who are the best players on the team heading into training camp.

2. Bradley Beal

Chris Graythen/Getty ImagesEntering his second year, Bradley Beal could be the highest scorer on the Wizards if he stays healthy.

Although he is just entering his second season, Beal is one of the most exciting players on the Wizards.

The shooting guard, who averaged almost 14 points in his rookie year out of Florida, is the top shooting guard in Washington and is the best scorer outside of John Wall.

Beal did struggle with his shot selection last year, only shooting 41 percent from the floor, but was able to score in bunches when he was healthy.

The 20-year-old had some injury issues toward the end of the season, and didn't get a full season under his belt to work out rookie kinks, but is primed to have a big 2013-14 season.

The addition of Al Harrington will allow the Wizards to stretch the floor more often, giving Beal open looks from three. Beal finished third on the team in three-point shooting, and was the scoring leader the entire time Wall was out for the first part of the season.

If he can start shooting better from mid-range and allow Harrington and Martell Webster to shoot from the perimeter, he will easily pass his numbers from his rookie year.

3. Martell Webster

Scott Halleran/Getty ImagesSmall forward Martell Webster was re-signed in the offseason, and could be a mentor for the younger Otto Porter.

The Wizards made free-agent small forward Martell Webster their main target in the offseason, eventually re-signing him to a four-year, $22 million contract.

Despite the addition of Otto Porter through the draft, the Wizards still stuck to Webster, who will likely start at small forward for most of the this season.

Webster had a career year last season, averaging career-highs in points, rebounds, assists and three-point shooting.

Once John Wall returned to the lineup in the second half, he and Webster meshed well together. According to ESPN, Webster averaged just over three more points per game in the last three months of the season than the first three months.

Webster also led the team in three-point shooting, shooting 42 percent from behind the line.

With the addition of Porter, Webster could see his minutes go down, but he will be a valuable asset to the Wizards this season as a three-point shooter and as a mentor for the 20-year-old Porter.

5. Emeka Okafor

Streeter Lecka/Getty ImagesIn the last year of his contract, Emeka Okafor is looking to prove he can still start at center at age 30.

Heading into the last year of his contract with the Wizards, Emeka Okafor is showing that even at 30, he can still be a viable starting center in the NBA.

Okafor led the Wizards in rebounds and blocks per game last season, and he only missed three games last year.

The 10-year veteran could get traded by the end of the season, or could wind up getting a less expensive extension from Washington to keep him around for a few more years to mentor the younger Kevin Seraphin.

One of the more underrated players for the Wizards in 2012-13, Okafor was a defensive force, helping Washington to finish eighth in the league in scoring defense.

If head coach Randy Wittman wants to rely on Washington's defense first and offense second, Okafor could become a larger force on the team.

8. Trevor Ariza

Rob Carr/Getty ImagesAs the third small forward on the depth chart, Trevor Ariza could find himself on another team by year's end.

Although Ariza could find himself on the trade block midway through the season because of his expiring contract, he still provides valuable experience when he's on the court, no matter how many games he ends up playing.

Ariza is making about $7.7 million this season and is third on the depth chart behind Martell Webster and Otto Porter at small forward, so it's very likely he could end the season with another team.

But having Ariza on the roster does give Washington a good spark plug off the bench who can shoot the three. In about 21 minutes per game last season, Ariza averaged nine points and shot 36 percent from three.

On an otherwise young team, Ariza's nine years of NBA experience are valuable, and he puts in good crunch time minutes, but with his position on the depth chart there just aren't enough minutes to go around.

9. Kevin Seraphin

Rob Carr/Getty ImagesAn up-and-coming center, Kevin Seraphin could potentially be a starter by the 2014-15 season.

At only 23, Kevin Seraphin rounds out Washington's young roster.

The fourth-year center has only started 30 games in his career, only starting in eight games last season but appearing in 71 others behind Emeka Okafor.

Seraphin had the best statistical year of his career last season, averaging nine points and four rebounds, shooting 46 percent from the floor.

With Okafor's age and expiring contract, Seraphin could see some more starts this season in preparation for a possible full-time starting role in the 2014-15 season.

In games where he was featured more prominently, Seraphin was able to score some big points, posting point totals of 19, 18 and 17 twice. In another year of 70 or so games with 20-plus minutes, Seraphin will only get better.

10. Trevor Booker

Ronald Martinez/Getty ImagesTrevor Booker is overlooked on the Wizards, and even filled in as a starter in nine games last season.

Booker is by no means a bad basketball player, he just hasn't done enough in his three years in the league to warrant higher marks on this list.

Booker only averages six points per game for his career, but did start 14 games last season for the Wizards.

In those starts at power forward, Booker didn't put up many points, but did shoot 50 percent and averaged six rebounds, according to ESPN.

With questions surrounding the health of Nenê and Al Harrington, it wouldn't be a long shot to say Booker could see double-digit starts, but if they both can stay healthy, Booker won't be on the floor for any more than 10 minutes per game.

Everyone Else

Bruce Bennett/Getty ImagesJan Vesely is on his way out of the Wizards after being drafted as the No. 6 overall pick in 2011.

11. Glen Rice J, r.

Rice could turn out to be the steal of the 2013 NBA Draft, going in the second round to the Wizards after they traded picks with the Philadelphia 76ers. Rice had a solid Summer League, averaging over 11 points and three rebounds in five games. Rice is incredibly far down the depth chart at small forward, so he could see some time at shooting guard but for now he's nothing more than a project.

12. Eric Maynor

Maynor was brought in over the summer to back up John Wall at point guard, but he's been fairly underwhelming in his four years in the league. He's never averaged more than 4.2 points for a season and has already played for three different teams prior to coming to Washington. Given Wall's injury history, though, Maynor should be ready to start some games this year.

13. Garrett Temple

Temple bounced around between shooting guard and point guard, filling in for Wall and Bradley Beal when they were hurt at various points throughout the season. Even though he played in about 22 minutes per game, Temple only averaged five points and two rebounds along with only shooting 40 percent from the floor.

14. Chris Singleton

Singleton is so far down on the depth chart at this point, there's almost no way he'll see more than seven minutes per game. He'll have to fight for minutes over Nenê, Al Harrington, Trevor Booker, Jan Vesely and sometimes even Kevin Seraphin. In two years in the NBA, Singleton only averages four points and three rebounds, so don't expect to see Singleton on the court very often.

15. Jan Vesely

Vesely is probably a better player than Singleton and Temple, but because of how disappointing he's been in terms of a draft pick, he gets the last spot. Vesely is the butt of almost every joke surrounding Washington basketball, and he only shot 30 percent from the free-throw line last season. Simply put, Vesely just isn't very good.